Title :
Electromagnetic space launch: a re-evaluation in light of current technology and launch needs and feasibility of a near term demonstration
Author :
Palmer, Miles R. ; Dabiri, Ali E.
Author_Institution :
Sci. Applications Int. Corp., Shalimar, FL, USA
fDate :
1/1/1989 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The feasibility of the near-term demonstration of electromagnetic space launch (EMSL) is discussed. Minimum requirements for such a demonstration are derived along with extrapolations to near-term operational EMSL systems. Launcher, aerodynamic, and orbital issues are detailed. A low-cost battery power supply system is proposed to reduce EMSL costs and technical risk. Applications to military and civilian space programs, global communication systems, re-entry vehicle testing, and the National Aerospace Plane are outlined
Keywords :
aerospace propulsion; electromagnetic launchers; power supplies to apparatus; primary cells; pulsed power technology; National Aerospace Plane; aerodynamic; aerospace propulsion; battery power supply; electromagnetic space launch; global communication systems; orbital; pulsed power; re-entry vehicle testing; space programs; Aerodynamics; Aerospace testing; Batteries; Costs; Electromagnetic launching; Extrapolation; Global communication; Military communication; Power supplies; Space vehicles;
Journal_Title :
Magnetics, IEEE Transactions on
